IMPORTANT NOTE: Churchill Island is participating in the Vaccinated Economy Trial over the weekends of 15-18 Oct and 22-24 Oct, so all visitors will need to show proof they are double vaccinated to gain entry. Click here for details.
Churchill Island boasts a range of walking and cycling trails free to enjoy, as well as daily farming activities and digital quests around the Heritage Farm. Come explore!
Things to do
Year-Round Activities Schedule
- 10.30am daily - Blacksmithing
- 2.30pm weekdays - Lamb feeding and sheep talk
- 2.30pm weekends - Sheep shearing
- 2.45pm daily - Meet the working dogs
- 3.00pm daily - Whip cracking
School holidays activities schedule
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10.30am Blacksmithing
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2.00pm Animal Feeding
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2.30pm Sheep Shearing
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2.45pm Working Dogs
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3.00pm Whip Cracking
What to bring
• Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat
• Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking
• Reusable water bottle (we have drinking fountains on-site)
• Insect repellent (we don't sell this in store so please bring your own with you)
• Snacks (our Churchill Island Cafe has a delicious range of breakfast and lunch items, but you may wish to bring your own snacks with you as well)
• Binoculars & a camera (to capture memories of your visit)
Billy the Border Collie’s Digital Quest
Help Billy the Border Collie round up his sheep! Begin by scanning the QR code on the welcome sign in the visitor’s centre, then head out to find the sheep on small signs throughout the historical precinct.
Walking Trails
• Churchill Island loop: 4.5kms – 2 hours – moderate
• North Point loop: 2kms – 1hour – easy
• Wadjil’garook Wetland: 1km inside the entrance. Follow the paths to learn about Aboriginal culture and view wetland birds.
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